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This post is the first in a series of posts from Just Security‘s Jennifer Granick and Guest Author Orin Kerr debating the constitutionality of the NSA’s telephony metadata program. Be sure to check back later today for a response from Orin Kerr.
Part of the New York Times Room for Debate series.
Everyday devices are getting smarter, more connected. Soon your refrigerator will tell you when it’s time to buy milk. But as long as the fridge is making suggestions, why not suggest a particular brand? And did you know you can save 10 cents if you also buy the same brand’s new ice cream?
"Jane" allowed her ex-boyfriend to take her naked photograph because, he assured her, it would be for his eyes only. After their breakup, the man betrayed her trust.
On the revenge porn site UGotPosted, he uploaded her naked photo and contact information. Jane received calls, e-mails, and Facebook friend requests from hundreds of strangers, many of whom wanted sex.
Read the entire op-ed on CNN. Read more about 'Revenge porn' should be a crime
A newly declassified opinion shows FISA court “oversight” in the face of egregious, unconstitutional and potentially criminal government misconduct means nothing. Read more about FISA Court Rolls Over, Plays Dead
It seems that every day brings a new revelation about the scope of the NSA’s heretofore secret warrantless mass surveillance programs. And as we learn more, the picture becomes increasingly alarming. Read more about NSA, DEA, IRS Lie About Fact That Americans Are Routinely Spied On By Our Government: Time For A Special Prosecutor
The Ethics of Saving Lives With Autonomous Cars Are Far Murkier Than You Think, an op ed by Patrick Lin on Wired. Read more about The Ethics of Saving Lives With Autonomous Cars Are Far Murkier Than You Think
The Secret FISA Court Must Go, an op ed on The Daily Beast. Read more about The Secret FISA Court Must Go
U.S Government Surveillance: Bad for Silicon Valley, Bad for Democracy Around the World: An op ed in The Atlantic. Read more about U.S Government Surveillance: Bad for Silicon Valley, Bad for Democracy Around the World